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SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. Its primary mission is to reduce space transportation costs and enable the colonization of Mars. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, with notable achievements including the development of the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy rockets, as well as the Dragon spacecraft used for cargo and crew missions to the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX is known for its innovative approach to rocket reusability, which significantly lowers the cost of access to space. The company has also developed the Starship spacecraft, intended for missions to Mars and beyond. SpaceX's ambitious goals include establishing a sustainable human presence on other planets and making space travel more accessible.